insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl 

: not to be endured : intolerable

an insufferable bore

insufferableness noun

insufferably

(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• insupportable
• intolerable
• unbearable
• unendurable
• unsupportable

Examples of insufferable in a Sentence

I can't take any more of her insufferable arrogance.

an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself

Recent Examples on the Web

The insufferable facets of Gregory’s personality are reflections of Indiana’s city and era. —Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024

The protagonist is a wealthy English aristocrat who is particularly insufferable. —R29 Team, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024

No matter how insufferable one's suffering may be, the spectacle of violence and thirst for notoriety is an enchanting thrill for all who choose to watch. —EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024

Expect lots of memes — and for the former theater kids in your life to become absolutely insufferable. —James Factora, Them, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˈ)in-ˈsəf-(ə-)rə-bəl 

: impossible to endure : intolerable

insufferable boredom

insufferableness noun

insufferably

-blē 

adverb